Description

 

LIFOS Lithium Leisure Battery

 

12.8V 105Ah 1344Wh

Weight: 11.9kg

 

Equivalent to a 200Ah lead acid battery

As the flagship in the Lifos range the Lifos 105 is the only choice where maximum power minimal weight and longest cycle life are critical. Whether used to power electric marine motors or in large RVs off grid properties for on location audio visual equipment power powering emergency “blue light” equipment or in commercial applications such as road signage the Lifos 105 provides quick charging reliable power in all circumstances.

The Lifos 105 provides an amazing 2750 charge / discharge cycles with a 95% depth of discharge giving a usable battery capacity of 99.75Ah. To replace this a 200Ah lead acid battery would be needed but instead of weighing in at nearly 60kgs the Lifos 105 is a featherweight 11.9kgs.

Lifos 105 can be connected with four batteries in series or parallel if a power bank is needed and each battery’s internal BMS ensures all the lithium cells are perfectly balanced to give outstanding and reliable performance.

Fitted with a Bluetooth app you can keep abreast of the vital information at all times when connected to an Android or Apple smart device. Information such as current voltage power (w) and state of charge can be interrogated at any time and the smart operating system even send you a warning well before the battery gets to a low state of discharge giving plenty of time to get it recharged.

 

BATTERY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

LiFOS has uniquely designed hardware/software integrated into each battery which allows it to:

• Operate heavy loads up to 1800w (e.g. caravan motor movers)
• Protect the battery from deep discharging
• Be charged by most mains lead acid battery charger <40Ah vehicle alternator or solar panel
• Speed up charging times whether being powered by mains or solar
• Provide users with a unique view of the charge and discharge performanceof their battery on a smartphone via a simple-to-understand Android
  or Apple App. This free to download App provides extremely accurate information – generally far more so than a typical analogue battery meter. The App once connected to a smart device will also sends users a reminder to put their LiFOS on charge once it has been discharged to 30% thus further prolonging its life.

 

The BMS has also been specially designed to allow LiFOS to perform when using a DC to DC charger. LiFOS is compatible with these manufacturers products:

Charger Specification	Compatible	Recharge an over- discharged LiFOS Battery?	Able to charge LiFOS?	Recommended Settings
Sterling BB1230	YES	YES	100%	LiFePO4 charge mode
Ring RSCDC30	YES	YES*	>80%	BULK charge 14.4V~14.6V
CTEK D250SA	YES	YES*	>80%	Automated 14.4V

*The LiFOS battery will go into dormant mode when battery voltage is < 8V and battery output is 0V. Please contact us or use a specific LiFePO4 battery wall charger to recharge it for 3-5 minutes which will release it.

 

CONNECTIONS

LiFOS is fitted with removable terminal posts (round terminals) compatible with caravan quick release connectors so that it can fit in the smallest space possible. The posts can be removed and ring (eyelet) terminals connected directly onto the terminal plates. In addition up to four LiFOS batteries can be joined in parallel to create a powerbank of 420Ah or 48V.

 

WEIGHT

LiFOS is a featherweight 11.9kgs. When compared to a good quality 200Ah lead acid battery at circa 60kgs LiFOS gives an impressive 77% weight saving – and in motor campers caravans and boats saving 48+ kilograms can be crucial.

 

INVERTER USE

We would recommend a maximum of 2000W inverter to be used with Lifos; any larger load could spike the BMS and cause a shut down.

 

MOTOR MOVERS

Some motor movers can be used however the Amp/current demand should be checked before purchase – Motor movers can demand a huge amount of power and will cause the BMS to shut down in order to protect the battery. A single/dual motor should be ok but quad motors will likely demand more than the maximum current rating of the battery.

 

HEATER USE WITH LITHIUM/INVERTERS

We have always recommended not to use electric heaters when on battery power regardless of chemistry. If it is required we would advise using the heated/heating appliance for a short period of time.

 

SAFETY

LiFOS does not emit noxious gases therefore does not need to be housed in a specially vented chamber. LiFOS has a huge operating temperature range of -20 to +60 °C and it can be used in any orientation (e.g. on its side) although on its base will give the best performance.

Like all batteries it should not be allowed to discharge fully over a long period and if it will be left without any power input for a 6-month period the LiFOS must be charged. A warning will be sent via the App as a reminder.

Note: LiFOS can discharge in temperatures down to -20°C but cannot receive a charge at any temperature lower than 0°C. If LiFOS is housed within a housing such as a caravan battery compartment or similar it should be protected from freezing temperatures. If however LiFOS is exposed to the elements it should be placed inside a battery box or similar with some level of insulation.

 

5 Year Full Warranty

Technical Graphs

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Voltage	12.8 V
Nominal Capacity	105Ah
Energy	1344Wh
Resistance	25 mΩ
Efficiency	99%
Self Discharge	<3% per Month
Maximum Modules in Series	4